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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,635.72, 10,534.26 and 4,486.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,635.72, 10,534.26 and 4,486.92 is: 6,190.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,635.72 : 10,534.26 = 4,486.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,635.72/10,534.26 = 4,486.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,635.72x = 10,534.26 × 4,486.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,635.72x = 47,266,381.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,266,381.88/7,635.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,190.17

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